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VF55 LPX

2006 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,925 mi
Last recorded133,925 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-588,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 LPX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 133,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to injector chuff (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector chuff (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,698 miles

eml light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 131,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 126,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer is very corroded

engine fault warning lamp is on

Fail 27 Feb 2023 126,873 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer is very corroded

engine fault warning lamp is on

Pass 2 Mar 2022 122,687 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2022 122,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,602 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2021 116,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2020 114,367 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 114,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield likely to become detatched

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,638 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Steering cooler pipe insecure

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,525 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,369 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,730 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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VF55 LPX is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF55 LPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF55 LPX registered?

VF55 LPX is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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